PLEASE NOTE, THIS COURSE IS FOR THOSE AGED 16+ ONLY.

Prior to attending the face-to-face training of the course, learners MUST complete the online module, FA Laws of the Game: https://falearning.thefa.com/course/view.php?id=1804

Failure to do so, will mean you cannot attend the face-to-face course dates.

Learners MUST also undertake the online Safeguarding Children Course before attending the face-to-face training. Book onto a course here: https://thebootroom.thefa.com/learning/qualifications/fa-safeguarding-children-workshop. Please note the cost of this course is £30 and is not included in the fee for the FA Referee Course.

Before you enrol and create an FA Number (FAN) to register, check to see if you already have one via https://secure.thefa.com/fan/RetrieveFANDetails.aspx 

Course Dates

The course dates and times are as follows:

Learners must attend all sessions to complete the course.

Once learners have attended the face-to-face course, they must complete a minimum of 5 matches as a referee to become qualified. Details on how to record these games will be provided.

The course fee is £135 for all age groups.

Course Requirements

• The course involves practical sessions which will take place outside on either grass or 3G football pitches. Learners will need to be prepared with suitable clothing and footwear for outdoor work, including shin pads and waterproof clothing in case of inclement weather.

• Learners will need to bring their own food, water and refreshments.

• Learners must bring and wear a face mask for all elements of the course that take place indoors.

• Prior to each date of the course, learners must complete a self-screening Covid-19 questionnaire form. The link to do so will be provided ahead of the course starting.

• Learners must follow all Covid-19 protocols. This includes a temperature check on arrival; scanning the NHS Test & Trace QR code; following social distancing requirements; movement to follow the signage in place and adopting good hygiene procedures.

Safeguarding and FA DBS Checks

Learners who intend to referee youth football matches will need to have an in-date FA DBS check, in addition to completion of the Safeguarding Children Course. We will provide instructions on how to apply online for a DBS before the course begins.

Youth football includes competitions or matches involving under 18 teams or younger. Referees in open age football are not required to have a DBS although this may be subject to change in the future. They are required to have completed the Safeguarding Children Course.

Parental Consent

If learners enrolling on the course are under 18 years of age, parental consent MUST be provided and sent to courses@amateur-fa.com. If parental consent is not given, the learner will not be able to attend the face-to-face elements of the course.

For a copy of the Parental Consent Form, please click here: https://www.amateur-fa.com/referee/referee-courses/the-fa-referees-course 

Other Information

Our full course booking terms and conditions can be accessed here: https://www.amateur-fa.com/referee/referee-courses/the-fa-referees-course 

If you suffer from a condition that you believe may affect your involvement on a course on either the practical or theoretical elements, please notify us immediately of any support you may require and we will make every effort to ensure that you are supported throughout the course of delivery and given every opportunity to successfully attain the relevant course award.

Please note, that all courses will be conducted in English and therefore candidates are required to be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).

In accepting the terms & conditions of the course you are confirming that you have understood the above.

If you would like more information before making a booking, please email courses@amateur-fa.com or telephone 020 8733 2613.

PLEASE NOTE, THIS COURSE IS FOR THOSE AGED 16+ ONLY.